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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,136.20, 1,455,204.30 and 305,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,136.20, 1,455,204.30 and 305,288.20 is: 457,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,136.20 : 1,455,204.30 = 305,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,136.20/1,455,204.30 = 305,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,136.20x = 1,455,204.30 × 305,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,136.20x = 444,256,701,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,256,701,379.26/970,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,932.30

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